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9Oct

By RaffaNo Comments

Senhit and her #FreakyTripToRotterdam

Senhit is taking us all on a fantastic #FreakyTripToRotterdam and each stop is a wonderland! The Italian singer from Bologna who represented San Marino in 2011 at Eurovision Song Contest and that had to represent the same Country in 2020 in Rotterdam, did not give up to sadness when this year the event got cancelled because of Covid-19. Raffa had one of #TheGaylyTalks that he usually has with artists and together with Senhit we will take on a magical tour, we will travel to the past, to the future and will explore the present days. Buckle-up for this #FreakyTripToRotterdam and enjoy the energy, the smile and love that Senhit gives us all in this video-interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsKPk0s1jSg

Duncan Laurence will marry his boyfriend soon.

8Oct

By Raffa1 Comment

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Duncan Laurence will marry his boyfriend soon.

ESC2019 Winner - Duncan Laurence - has recently shared some great news on his social media, and this is the proof that love always wins. Duncan Laurence who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv with his song "Arcade" has shared one of the best news in the world: he announced his engagement and future wedding with his fiancé Jordan. The couple shared some pics and videos on their instagram channels to announce the event. Jordan Garfield is a songwriter from the USA and the couple started their relationship in the early 2020... not completely a bad year then. Location and dates for this happy event are still unknown, but the whole team of TheGaylyMirror wishes this couple a happy and bright future together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3D-r4ogr...

Senhit’s #Freakytriptorotterdam continues!

1Sep

By Luka MandićNo Comments

Entertainment, Eurovision

Senhit’s #Freakytriptorotterdam continues!

San Marino’s famous artist and Eurovision alumni is taking us on a musical adventure to Rotterdam 2021. Senhit (formerly known as Senit) made her San Eurovision debut for San Marino back in 2011. She was selected to compete once again in Eurovision 2020. Since it’s cancellation due to the global pandemic, we’re happy to say that Senhit will return in 2021! “I will represent San Marino at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam. So I have decided to go on a freaky tribute journey to celebrate the Eurovision history and its fans…” https://youtu.be/c6ZNo_hVA6E To ease the wait until next Year, Senhit is releasing covers of Eurovision classics rendered in her original and unique musical and visual style. So far the #freakytriptorotterdam consists of 3 amazing covers - “Chee...

13Aug

By Luka MandićNo Comments

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American Song Contest – a new chapter begins!

7Aug

By Luka MandićNo Comments

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American Song Contest – a new chapter begins!

Good evening America! The producers of Eurovision have announced that The United States are getting their own version of the show - American Song Contest. There have been many speculations about how, when and if The US would join Eurovision, as it turns out the team is shaking things up and bringing the contest to America in a whole new format! “Imagine if music was an Olympic sport and artists from all over the world came together to compete for the gold. That’s the Eurovision Song Contest.” says Anders Lenhoff - one of the “Eurovision” rights owners, “The American version will be different than anything seen before on U.S. television, marrying the fanfare and excitement of March Madness and the NFL playoffs with the artistry and beauty of world-class performances. The American Son...

Luxembourg’s RTL will not participate in the 65th Eurovision Song Contest

1Aug

By Luka MandićNo Comments

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Luxembourg’s RTL will not participate in the 65th Eurovision Song Contest

The Luxembourgish national broadcaster RTL has confirmed that they will not participate in the 65th edition of Eurovision in 2021. Luxembourg is one of the founding members of the ESC, they debuted in 1956 with Michele Arnaud’s “Ne Crois Pas”. They have not participated since 1993 even though there were rumours of a comeback in 2004 and 2010. The dutchy has an impressive track record - their first win was in 1965 with France Gall‘s "Poupée de cire, poupée de son". Since then they’ve achieved a total of 5 wins! You can check out Luxembourg’s top 10 entries here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6GUmZPk6Bc RTL’s Steve Schmit explained that the broadcaster is a small station producing only 2 hours of programme per day. Schmit also explains: “our strategy is focused on information an...

Take it away! Jon Ola Sand, a Eurovision legend.

26Jul

By Luka MandićNo Comments

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Take it away! Jon Ola Sand, a Eurovision legend.

The man we all came to know and love as the "Big Boss" of Eurovision has stepped down after a decade of being the Competition’s Executive Supervisor. Besides being famous for using the catchphrase “Take it away!” to announce the end of the voting process at the Grand Finale, Jon Ola successfully refreshed and modernised the show’s format. In an interview for eurovision.tv, Jon Ola Sand said: – “The past decade at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has been fantastic and exciting, but it will also be good to come home.” – “I have been involved with the Eurovision Song Contest for over 20 years. First as Head of Delegation for Norway, then as Executive Producer in Oslo in 2010 and I have been privileged to have been the captain of the ship in Geneva for the past 9 years.” Sinc...

JK Rowling anti-trans tweets are such a disgusting side of someone who gained tons of money with stories of character not fitting in what she defines “normality”.

8Jun

By RaffaNo Comments

closeUp, Eurovision, Gay Pride, News, Society

JK Rowling anti-trans tweets are such a disgusting side of someone who gained tons of money with stories of character not fitting in what she defines “normality”.

Her PR team blamed on middle-age related issues when it happened first, but Ms. Rowling proves to be a real TERF, and she’s not ashamed. It all started when JK Rowling took issue with an article in Devex, the media platform for the global development community, with the headline: “Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate.” You may ask your-self why. Well, she apparently got offended with the sentence “who menstruate” …. now, honey, wouldn’t have it been easier to ask your fans to donate for this project or simply dislike the project and promote a different one? Or simply ignore this? There are so many sentences on LGBT+ communities that I find offensive and inappropriate or even ignorant - just like your anti-trans tweets - but I do turn into a racist. I rather...

Eurovision Song Contest Movie release date revealed!

16May

By RaffaNo Comments

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Eurovision Song Contest Movie release date revealed!

The Movie Eurovision Fans were waiting for! Great News for Eurovision Fans! The film entitled Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is set to be released on Netflix on June 26, 2020. The film was initially scheduled for a May 2020 release to coincide with the Eurovision week that should have been hold this week, but then the date had to be changed accordingly. The story The film follows Icelandic singers Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdottir as they are given the chance to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest. https://youtu.be/JxKs6kUDB60 In May 2018, in preparation for the film, Will Ferrell attended the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal to research possible characters and scenarios for the film. He also spoke bac...

15May

By RaffaNo Comments

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Eurovision Song Celebration Part Two

Because Eurovision is made for and by Fans who love a celebration of equality and togetherness. Yesterday night we watched Eurovision Song Celebration part two and, again, we simply loved it. Yeah, we know it is not the same thing not to have a live show that makes us all sing along and hope that our fav song or singer wins... but at least, even in this "partial" celebration of music, we are all together. If you missed the second part of ESC Celebration, you can watch it here below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4A6hstelW0 See you tomorrow for the big finale!